Human Resources Manager

Pekin Insurance

Human Resources Manager overseeing employee benefit programs and resolving employee relations issues at Pekin Insurance. Collaborating on HR initiatives and supporting performance development across the organization.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timePekin • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $102,000 - $121,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee benefit program administration, employee relations management, and compliance with HR legislation. Proficient in utilizing HRIS for performance development and maintaining ethical HR practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Employee Benefit AdministrationHuman Resources Information System (HRIS)Employee Relations ManagementHuman Resources CertificationCompliance with HR Legislation

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Hard Skills

Employee Benefit ProgramsPerformance Development ProgramVendor CoordinationDisciplinary ActionsInvestigationsHR Initiatives ResearchJob Evaluations Processing

Soft Skills

CommunicationConflict ResolutionTrustworthinessCredibility

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional in Human Resources (PHR)Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)SHRM-CPSHRM-SCP

Industry Keywords

Employee RelationsHR ComplianceEthics LawsOrganizational HR Practice

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversees administration of employee benefit programs, including health, welfare, retirement, leave programs, open enrollment, vendor coordination, compliance and employee benefit communications
Monitors and coordinates the performance development program by utilizing the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) to process evaluations and implement the program’s workflow
Manages and resolves employee relations issues, including disciplinary actions, employee conflicts, and investigations as an internal consultant to all levels of management
Researches, evaluates, and prepares recommendations for new HR initiatives
Maintains awareness of ethics laws, standards, legislation, and trends that may impact organizational HR practice
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participates in professional organizations
Establishes one’s self as credible and trustworthy source of employees to voice concerns
Communicates and demonstrates support for HR decisions
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/HR related field or equivalent experience required
Typically requires 6+ years of related experience; 4+ years prior supervisor or manager experience
Human Resources certification is preferred, such as Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Society for Human Resource Management – Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), and/or Society for Human Resource Management – Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Generous 401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO) with Paid Holidays
Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule
Paid Volunteer Program